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As most of us go through high school, we are told to keep our eyes on the prize--we focus on the doors we'll open to the future when we exit the door of our high school for that final time with diplomas in hand. What if your future was so uncertain that you didn't know how you were going to get through the next day, week, month or year of high school?
Did you know that almost one in three teens doesn't graduate from high school in the US? Yeah, we were shocked and saddened to hear that too.
Finally, someone is giving a voice to those who can really help solve the problem because they get it--teens. America's Promise Alliance has partnered with AT&T to create MY IDEA, a program that gives grants to teens with the vision and drive to help end this crisis. Teens who have an idea on how to help solve the problem and want to be a leader in their community in this fight should apply.
On a national level, 20-25 teens from anywhere in the country will be awarded grants ranging from $10-20,000. Teens who live in areas where the drop out rates are skyrocketing like Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Jackson, Louisville, Nashville, New York, New Orleans, Oakland and Washington, D.C, will be eligible for local grants of $500-$1500 to focus on city based projects. So, regardless of where you are in the country, YOU have the power to fill out the application and have your ideas heard!
So, what are you waiting for???? Click here to learn more about the program and apply to stand out and stand against the drop out crisis. If you don't have an idea yet, that's ok! Check out their links on the site to create one. Get creative--think about what would most help you if you needed a boost to get through high school. A mentor who you could meet with regularly to help keep things in check? A study center for free tutoring? A program where after school employers work with teens to make sure they have enough time for school? More school supplies? The possibilities are endless, and we know that our Girls in the Hall will come up with some great ideas. If you need a sounding board for your idea or are unsure about whether or not to apply, let us know--we want to help you help your peers.The deadline is June 11th, so get movin'!
If you apply, we want to know! Reply to this post with a comment, or email us at girlsinthehallblog@gmail.com.
Did you know that almost one in three teens doesn't graduate from high school in the US? Yeah, we were shocked and saddened to hear that too.
Finally, someone is giving a voice to those who can really help solve the problem because they get it--teens. America's Promise Alliance has partnered with AT&T to create MY IDEA, a program that gives grants to teens with the vision and drive to help end this crisis. Teens who have an idea on how to help solve the problem and want to be a leader in their community in this fight should apply.
On a national level, 20-25 teens from anywhere in the country will be awarded grants ranging from $10-20,000. Teens who live in areas where the drop out rates are skyrocketing like Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Jackson, Louisville, Nashville, New York, New Orleans, Oakland and Washington, D.C, will be eligible for local grants of $500-$1500 to focus on city based projects. So, regardless of where you are in the country, YOU have the power to fill out the application and have your ideas heard!
So, what are you waiting for???? Click here to learn more about the program and apply to stand out and stand against the drop out crisis. If you don't have an idea yet, that's ok! Check out their links on the site to create one. Get creative--think about what would most help you if you needed a boost to get through high school. A mentor who you could meet with regularly to help keep things in check? A study center for free tutoring? A program where after school employers work with teens to make sure they have enough time for school? More school supplies? The possibilities are endless, and we know that our Girls in the Hall will come up with some great ideas. If you need a sounding board for your idea or are unsure about whether or not to apply, let us know--we want to help you help your peers.The deadline is June 11th, so get movin'!
If you apply, we want to know! Reply to this post with a comment, or email us at girlsinthehallblog@gmail.com.
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